pageantry
noun
pag·eant·ry
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Definition of pageantry
Examples of pageantry in a Sentence
I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.
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During pregame introductions, the biggest cheers were for those three sidelined players still on hand for the pageantry of glaring red rockets, firework bombs bursting and highlight reels of the Americans’ four World Cup wins. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, "U.S. women’s soccer fans overlook injuries, ticket prices to celebrate a champion," 3 Sep. 2019 And Venezuela of course being a producer of Miss Universe's takes pride in the pageantry. — CBS News, "Transcript: Juan Cruz talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"," 14 Aug. 2019 In the meantime, the pageantry of what otherwise is a trade show serves a higher purpose than distraction. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, "The N.B.A.’s Draft Show Goes On, With Style — Even if It Shouldn’t," 21 June 2019 Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg Some 3,000 of the most powerful officials in China are preparing for the annual parliamentary pageantry known as the National People’s Congress. — Karen Leigh, Bloomberg.com, "What to Watch at China's Biggest Meeting of the Year: QuickTake," 18 Feb. 2019 The lack of pageantry hasn’t stopped visitors from paying their respects, indicated by a steady flow of coins left on Lee’s grave. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "The Reason People Leave Coins on Harper Lee’s Grave," 7 Aug. 2019 While growing up, Payne’s aspirations were also shaped by a variety of experiences that ran the gamut of pageantry and 4-H. At only 8 years old, Payne was introduced to pageants by participating in Little Miss Ramona Rodeo. — Ramona Sentinel, "Emily Payne shares love of dancing, pageantry," 25 July 2019 Trump is in London for a three day state visit, a trip marked by both pageantry and protests. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN, "London's mayor compared President Trump to an 11-year-old child," 4 June 2019 Aster’s vision takes on a kind of monstrous pageantry, as if the camera itself has malign intentions. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "Midsommar Is a Nightmare in Broad Daylight," 5 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pageantry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pageantry
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pageantry
: the use of special clothing, traditions, and ceremonies as part of a special event or celebration
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